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    Méprisable (en. Contemptible)

    /me.pʁi.zabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Worthy of contempt.
    His arrogant behavior is truly contemptible.
    Son comportement arrogant est vraiment méprisable.
    That evokes contempt.
    This act is considered contemptible by society.
    Cet acte est considéré comme méprisable par la société.
    That inspires disdain or disgust.
    He made contemptible remarks about his colleagues.
    Il a tenu des propos méprisables à l'égard de ses collègues.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'contempt', from the Latin 'contemptus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Contemptible act
    An act that evokes contempt.
    Acte méprisable
    Contemptible person
    A person considered inferior or disgusting.
    Personne méprisable
    Contemptible attitude
    An attitude that provokes disdain.
    Attitude méprisable

    Related Words

    contempt
    Feeling of disdain or contempt.
    mépris
    to despise
    To have contempt for someone or something.
    mépriser
    contemptible
    Worthy of being despised.
    méprisable

    Slang Meanings

    As a colloquial term to refer to someone detestable.
    He is really contemptible, even his friends say so.
    Il est vraiment méprisable, même ses amis le disent.
    Used to describe a situation one finds ridiculous.
    This excuse is contemptible, he could have done better.
    Cette excuse est méprisable, il aurait pu faire mieux.